Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 6 years after the SZ-12 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS grades vs the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the SZ-12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and SZ-12 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and SZ-12.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.